What Is Money The Value Of Money In Law And History
An analysis traces money as a legal construct not tied to metals, listing diverse historical forms from sheep to nails and tobacco. It argues money is value created by law, with quotes from authorities, and highlights tax-backed notes as populist money versus gold-backed wealth. The piece stresses learning the money question alongside silver debates.
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United States
Congress
Britain
Sparta
Rome
Carthage
Arabia
Newfoundland
Massachusetts
Maryland
Scotland
George W. Childs
the Ledger
Philadelphia
Henri Cernanchi
Tiffany
North British Review
Walker
Benjamin Franklin
Canada
Treasury
Virginia
Ant
Jefferson
Cleveland and Carlisle in a political telegram critique
The text mocks Mr Cleveland for bond dealings and calls bondocrats old fashioned democrats. It notes Carlisle’s alignment with goldbugs and questions future loyalties after March. It ends with a wish that Morgans and Belmonts keep Cleveland and Carlisle for their service.
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Cleveland
Carlisle
Louisville
Europe
New York
Morgans
Belmonta
Why Manufacturers Intimidate in Gold Debate
The editor traverses Maryland New York and New England arguing that if ballots were free of fraud and employer intimidation Bryan would win by large margins. He claims banks and manufacturers direct policy from London to New York, pressuring country banks and threatening workers to back the gold standard.
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Maryland
New York
New England
Bryan
London
Diaz on Mexico and free coinage effects
In this piece Porfirio Diaz explains Mexico’s experience with silver coinage and exchange differences, arguing the policy aids Mexico while highlighting tariff effects on exports. The article cites W J Bryan praising U S sympathy for neighboring struggles like Cuba and responses to tariff principles.
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Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
United States
Republican Party
Party of Protection
China
Japan
Agd Guba
W. J. Bryan
Government pursues Pacific Railroads debt claims
W J Bryan states the government must prosecute its legal claims against the Pacific railroads to protect patrons and safeguard government interests, arguing against discrimination between debtors.
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Pacific Railroads
W. J. Bryan
Republicans Protest Hireling President Claim
The republicans sharply challenge the assertion that the next president will be the hired man of the people, arguing he will instead be the hired man of Mark Hanna, per the Kansas City Times report.
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Mark Hanna
Kansay City
Tariff change not harming lumber trade insists Berne Chronicle
The New Berne Chronicle denies that American lumber was harmed by tariff removal. It argues after the change less lumber ships from Canada during protected periods, price falls due to underconsumption, and that consumers deserve fair currency. It warns hard times may continue with factory closures and warns against Wall Street fear tactics.
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New Berne
N. C
Canada
United States
Wall Street
Bryan urges arbitration law for interstate rail labor disputes
W J Bryan emphasizes a plank for legislation to secure arbitration between interstate employers and workers. He frames arbitration as an extension of justice, noting laborers demand it and railroads should accept impartial tribunal decisions. Society's interest justifies courts of arbitration to reduce disputes on the nation’s vital transportation arteries.
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Court of Justice
W. J. Bryan
The Producers of Wealth and Democratic Pledge
Quote from W. J. Bryan asserts labor creates capital and wealth, urging that producers be considered by officials. It states the Democratic party draws strength from common people and pledges to enact laws protecting political rights and fair rewards of labor.
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Democratic Party
W. J. Bryan
Against trusts and corporate power in politics
W. J. Bryan argues the Democratic party must oppose trusts, denouncing their stifling of competition and predatory impact on society. He asserts corporations are legal creations, must stay under state control, and cannot be allowed to harm the public good.
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Democratic Party
W. J. Bryan
Bryan’s 1893 vow to resurrect free silver cause
In 1893 William Jennings Bryan warned that the push for bimetallism could not be buried. He asserted that a just cause would rise again, predicting silver would shed its grave clothes and ascend to bless mankind, despite political defeats and vetoes.
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Bryan
Injunction Abuses Spark Support for Jury Trial Bill
Public opinion condemns abuses tied to injunctions and the Senate bill proposing jury trials in certain contest cases is expected to gain broad support, as noted by W. J. Bryan. The remark underscores push for juried determinations in contentious proceedings.
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Senate
W. J. Bryan
McKinley urged as gold standard advocate in Oregon letter
A Broad Axe column from Mugene Oregon urges readers to vote for McKinley to preserve the four year pattern and price supports. It ties his stance to Grover Cleveland and the gold standard, citing 6 cent oats 6 cent hops 12 cent corn and $1.50 horses as examples. The piece endorses the gold standard policy as essential.
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McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Elite Shame Blot on New York Political Four Hundred
A fragment notes the blooh of shame upon New York's political elite amid contrasting attitudes to a violent act by their celebrated figure. The piece frames the clash between elite behavior and public moral perception, hinting at a broader controversy surrounding the aesthetic champion.
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Four Hundred
New York
Agate
Speeches on money and the gold standard in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia Bryan argues against a $300000 corruption fund to sway votes and defends the people’s manhood. He condemns intimidation and corruption, warns that financiers push for a gold standard to benefit themselves, and urges free coinage to aid labor and farmers amid economic ties to industry.
Bryan in Tennessee and Kentucky campaign swing
A large Nashville crowd welcomes William J. Bryan as he arrives by train on October 7. He speaks at the Haymarket and Athletic Park, urging study of the money question, then tours Arlington Brownsville Bells Humboldt and McKenzie, ending in Camden before continuing to Louisville and Indianapolis.
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Nashville
Tenn
Bryan
Haymarket
Senator Bate
Athletic Park
Haymarket and Athletic Park
Louisville& Nashville
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Ind
Indianapolis
Mr. Bryan
Memphis
Arlington
Mr. Sera
Brownsville
Bells
Humboldt
McKenzie
Camden
Bryan to Speak in Burlington on Semi-Centennial Day
Will Bryan travel through Iowa with stops in Burlington and Wapello before Cedar Rapids. He is slated to speak at the city’s semi centennial celebration at 8 o clock with possible additional remarks in Burlington. The train connection to Cedar Rapids follows a brief layover.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Bryan
Burlington
Tim
Wapello
Cedar Rapids
Oak
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Wheeling
W. Va
Chicago
Tennessee
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